The cempasúchil is associated with Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations (Día de los Muertos ), and its name is from the Nahuatl language, an indigenous language spoken by the Aztecs and other central Mexican civilizations.

You might recognise it as a marigold!

Flowers have a unique position in Latin American and Spanish culture in general. There are also mercados de flores (flower marketplaces) in several Spanish-speaking nations where you can buy fresh flowers for various occasions.

Flower Expressions in Spanish

In Spanish, here's how to pronounce "flower" and "flowers":

Flor is derived from the Latin word "flos," which means "flower." Because flor is a feminine noun in Spanish, it requires feminine articles such as la (the) or una (a/an). 

Flor may also refer to the act or process by which a plant blooms or blossoms. 

In Spanish, the following are some common flower names:

• Amapola - Poppy
• Caléndula - Marigold
• Clavel - Carnation
• Cerezo - Cherry Blossom
• Correhuela - Morning Glory
• Dalia - Dahlia
• Flor de Lis - Iris
• Gardenia - Gardenia
• Gerbera - Gerbera Daisy
• Hortensia - Hydrangea